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NJ05 ULF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ULF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 115,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 115,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 104,405 miles

Central SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,512 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,333 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower bushes poor (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower bushes poor (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 90,333 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower bushes poor (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower bushes poor (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,527 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 68,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 61,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 61,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 55,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,342 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,342 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

note all discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,929 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,693 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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NJ05 ULF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ05 ULF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ05 ULF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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